Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD: Contemporary Approaches
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Major Depressive Disorder: Calculating the Costs of Care
Major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression both require high levels of resources—both clinical and economic—across the spectrum of healthcare settings. A new study from the U.K. quantifies the burden in more detail.
Major Depressive Disorder: Tracking Treatment Trajectories in Veterans
With a specific focus on U.S. veterans who received a diagnosis of depression after 9/11, a team of researchers recently examined the clinical characteristics and healthcare utilization patterns of those with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder.
Depressive Symptoms and Social Support: Linked Trajectories
A 23-year Swedish study found a strong link between long-term trajectories of depressive symptoms and social support. Consistently low social support was associated with persistent depression, highlighting the importance of integrating social support interventions into depression care.